Multi-Tier Racking
Future‑Proof Your Warehouse with Multi‑Tier Racking
In any warehouse, there is the constant challenges to maximise storage capacity without impacting on the footprint and operations of your space. Multi-tier pallet racking is a warehouse storage system designed to solve these problems by creating multiple storage levels that make sull use of the height of your building.
Commonly used in distribution centres, logistics hubs and manufacturing warehouses across the UK, multi-tier pallet racking systems allow palletised goods to be stored and accessed across several levels of racking. By building upwards rather than expanding outwards, businesses can significantly increase pallet storage capacity while keeping improving picking efficiency.
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What is multi-tier racking?
Multi-tier pallet racking creates a series of elevated walkways within the structure. Industrial shelving is used on the levels to create manual storage lanes on the different levels. By taking the usable space and creating new storage levels, it enables warehouses to increase the number of picking locations and optimise floor space.
Access equipment such as pallet gates, lifts or conveyors can also be used, helping to move goods safely between levels.
Multi-tier racking can be installed from the warehouse floor or combined with structural mezzanine floors to maximise the footprint of the warehouse.
Why warehouses choose multi-tier pallet racking
Maximising vertical storage capacity
Multi-tier racking allows warehouses to fully utilise their available height, significantly increasing pallet storage capacity without expanding the building footprint.
Improved warehouse organisation
With clearly labelled levels and designated pallet locations, stock can be organised effectively, making inventory easier to locate and increase picking efficiency.
Operational efficiency workflows
By adding to an existing number of storage locations and picking levels, multi-tier racking can support smoother workflows across a busy warehouse environment.
Scalable warehouse storage systems
With a multi-tier system, the design can be built around the specific requirements of a warehouse and adapt as your operation grows. This allows businesses to expand their storage capacity without relocating.
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Main applications of multi-tier racking systems
Multi-tier racking structures are commonly used in warehouses where space utilisation and maintaining efficient storage levels is essential.
Typical applications include:
Warehouses handling high stock volume
Fulfilment and logistics centres
Spare parts and component storage warehouses
Manufacturing facilities storing raw materials or finished goods
Online retailers
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Designed for growth and support
Multi-tier pallet racking structures must be carefully planned to ensure safety, accessibility and compliance with building regulations.
If you are not currently using multi-tier pallet racking, the first thing to consider would be your warehouse height and whether you are making the best use of it.
Key considerations such as staircase access, handrails, pallet gates, load capacities, lighting systems and safety features such as fire sprinklers are all incorporated during the design stage. By taking these factors into account early, businesses can create a storage system that performs reliably in demanding warehouse environments.
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